Vans Trek Slip-On

Vans Trek Slip-On

Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to unveil our first-ever fully rinsable shoe, the Trek Slip-On. Continuing the tradition of functional innovation, Vans has created a first-of-its-kind go-anywhere, do-anything slip-on that can take whatever you throw at it—and look good doing it.

Conceptualised with help from Vans global surf team, including the always-creative Dylan Graves, the Trek-Slip-On was inspired by the idea of a shoe with the benefits of a sandal, and came to life with the spirit of radical experimentation that Vans Surf has become known for.

Designed to be lightweight and easy to pack for the next adventure, the Trek Slip-On tackles the transitionary demands of surfing your local workweek break or a more complex mission, all without sacrificing personal style. Ready for sand, dirt, rocks, pavement and everything in between, its one-piece injected TPU composition was crafted to reduce overall waste and offers durability in a flexible, packable silhouette.

A Checkerboard design upper features open windows for breathability and the ability to rinse-and-repeat whenever needed. Ports along the toe and heel have been incorporated for water drainage, and an oversized reverse Waffle sole provides improved traction and grip in a variety of conditions.

The hero colorway, grape leaf, is an of-the-moment green, while the shoe is also available in black, navy, and a limited-edition speckled colorway designed by Portland, Oregon-based artist Chris Johanson as part of his Vans x Chris Johanson Collection.

The Trek-Slip-On is available now at Vans Surf retailers and at Vans.eu/surf.

After The Rain

After The Rain

After 5 days of torrential rain that left the east coast of Australia in the worst floods in a 100 years we knew that once the rains past that the Pacific ocean would create some beautiful waves. It was really about where the best place would be. This spot rarely breaks but when it does its one of those great waves that rates as one of the most dangerous. This slab of a wave breaks directly on a very shallow reef. If your game enough to ride this wave with one mistake could end up been your last.

After the rain features – Russell Bierke, Matt Dunsmore, Scott ‘Whip” Dennis, Wayne Cleveland,  Jay Taplin, & Dylan Longbottom.

Rip Curl Hell Team Reunited Online

Rip Curl Hell Team Reunited Online

Team Rip Curl’s young athletes haven’t been able to meet all together since summer 2020, or even to travel since their last trip to Bells Beach in Australia in April 2019. But there is no way they are going to miss out on the fine conditions in their home spot! For Team Rip Curl’s young surfers, surf’s up, no matter what!

Watch this little video and see the action for yourself. We’re still full of motivation and our spirits are high. It’s all about getting a blast of fresh air, rollers and good turnes to pass the time while these Groms eagerly wait to be able to meet without restrictions, travel and to surf. Welcome to the world of young talent at Rip Curl, from Portugal to England, Spain and Guadeloupe!

Meet the team:
-Kai Odriozola, 15 YO from San Sebastian, Spain
-Hans Odriozola 13 YO from San Sebastian, Spain
-Matias Canhoto 13 YO from Peniche, Portugal
-Lukas Skinner 13 YO from Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
-Enoha Le Pieres 13 YO from Guadeloupe, France
-Tya Zebrowski 10 YO from Hossegor and Tahiti, France

Bahama Blues

Bahama Blues

Tag along with CJ Hobgood and Levi Slawson in this fun behind-the-scenes edit as they hop on a little plane and head to the Bahamas looking for surf as a mean cold front pounds the east coast with waves. The waves were epic, the blues were bluer than ever, and the crew felt lucky just to experience it all.

JOB VS Pipe

JOB VS Pipe

Surfing legend Jamie O’Brien has notched out an amazing career on social media platforms, documenting the pleasure and in this case the pain of surfing Pipeline and beyond. Seeing some of the craft he’s sent himself over the ledge on it’s a wonder he doesn’t spend more time in A&E. Entertaining as always, get well soon JOB.